Summary
President Donald Trump highlighted a new government website that helps reduce drug prices in his State of the Union address. Dr. Casey Means, nominated for surgeon general, was questioned about her stance on vaccines in a Senate hearing. The CDC reported an increase in measles cases and noted a decline in kindergartners' vaccination rates.
Key Facts
- President Trump introduced the website TrumpRx.gov, which helps lower the cost of prescription drugs.
- Trump criticized the Affordable Care Act (often called Obamacare) and promoted his "Great Healthcare Plan."
- Dr. Casey Means, nominated for surgeon general, discussed vaccines and emphasized informed consent.
- The CDC reported 982 measles cases in 2026 and highlighted several outbreaks.
- The CDC updated its messaging on vaccines and autism, leading to controversy.
- Vaccination rates for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) among kindergartners fell from 95.2% to 92.5%.
- The decline in vaccination rates raises concerns about measles outbreaks due to insufficient herd immunity.
